Chapter 9, Part 2 · Art. 140

Questions as to validity of presidential election

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) A person may file a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the election of the President-elect within seven days after the date of the declaration of the results of the presidential election.
(2) Within fourteen days after the filing of a petition under clause (1), the Supreme Court shall hear and determine the petition and its decision shall be final.
(3) If the Supreme Court determines the election of the President-elect to be invalid, a fresh election shall be held within sixty days after the determination.

In simple words

A person may file a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the presidential election within seven days after the results are declared.
Art. 140(1)
(1) A person may file a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the election of the President-elect within seven days after the date of the declaration of the results of the presidential election.
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The Supreme Court must hear and determine the petition within 14 days, and its decision is final.
Art. 140(2)
(2) Within fourteen days after the filing of a petition under clause (1), the Supreme Court shall hear and determine the petition and its decision shall be final.
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Kids explanation

If someone disagrees with the presidential result, they can go to the Supreme Court within seven days.
Art. 140(1)
(1) A person may file a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the election of the President-elect within seven days after the date of the declaration of the results of the presidential election.
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